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scuba divingSwimming done underwater with a self-contained underwater-breathing apparatus (scuba), as opposed to skin diving, which requires only a snorkel, goggles, and flippers. Scuba gear was invented by Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Émile Gagnan in 1943. Diving clubs formed quickly as the technology became widely available. Scuba diving is used in oceanography, in underwater exploration and salvage work, in the study of water pollution, and for recreation. scuba diving [′skü·bə ‚dīv·iŋ] (engineering) Any of various diving techniques using self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Although the reported health complaints may not have been caused by diving activities, the high incidence of reported health complaints suggests that divers are subject to a higher risk of infection with waterborne pathogens due to diving. Scientists fitted both the rehabilitated (rescued and treated) seals and wild seals with tags that track their location and diving activities. The aquatics center is planned with one 50-meter pool and a second 25- meter-by-50-yard pool for diving activities and water polo, Nelson said. |
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